IPL 2025: Cheerleader vs Umpire, Who Earns More Per IPL Match?

IPL 2025: Cheerleader vs Umpire: Who Earns More Per IPL Match?

IPL is a hugely popular cricket league in India. It is a combination of cricket and a source of entertainment for millions nationwide.

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When it comes to earning big packages, cheerleaders and umpires aren’t far behind the cricketers.

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How much does a cheerleader earn per match? And how much does an umpire make? Let’s find out.

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Cheerleader lights up the stadium with their energy, turning every boundary and wicket into a celebration.

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In a single IPL season, a cheerleader can earn up to 2-4 lakhs rupees.

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Each team plays up to 14 matches in the group stage, and for one match, they get 12–25 thousand rupees.

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The IPL tournament 2025 features 10 teams competing in 74 matches from 22 March to 25 May. Each team hires some cheerleaders, who travel with the team.

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Mumbai Indians’ cheerleader earns 20 thousand rupees per match, which means a MI cheerleader earns at least 2.8 lakhs per season.

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KKR’s cheerleader earns 25 thousand rupees per match, which means a KKR cheerleader earns up to 3.2 lakhs per season.

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Chennai Super Kings’ cheerleader earns 17 thousand rupees per match.

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Whereas other teams’ cheerleaders earn 12–14 thousand rupees per match.

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An umpire’s salary is much higher than a cheerleader’s when compared.

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It is the umpire who ensures the game's integrity. Umpire earns a fee for each match based on their experience and the prestige of the match.

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For a league match an umpire’s salary is 3.4 lakhs per match.

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For playoffs, the umpire’s salary increases to 5 lakhs, and for the finals, the salary goes up to 7 lakh rupees per match.

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